Frank Grant Birtch Sr.

Frank Grant Birtch Sr., 47, of Patriot, Indiana, passed away on August 23, 2026 in Plano, Texas. Frank was born on January 25, 1979 in Port Jervis, New York, a son of Frank Birtch III and Bonnie Henry. Frank attended school in New York and became a truck driver. He was self-employed as an owner-operator for several years, completing countless miles on the road. In his down time, he enjoyed going deer hunting, fishing, and camping. On August 26, 2017, he was married to Lisa Cherry. Lisa and Frank shared almost 9 years together in marriage until Frank’s tragic passing unexpectedly just days before their anniversary. Frank loved his family and was dearly loved by them and will be greatly missed.

Frank is survived by his father Frank Birtch III (Laureen Occonnel) of Georgia; wife Lisa Birtch of Patriot, Indiana; sons Jeremy Storms of Pennsylvania, Mark Storms of Madison, Indiana, Frank Birtch Jr. of Patriot, Indiana; daughters Breanna Storms (Johnny Martucci) of Madison, Indiana and Lillian Birtch of Kentucky; brother Patrick Birtch of Georgia; sister Alison Birtch of Georgia; mother-in-law Rosa Cherry of Tennessee; brother-in-law Tommy Cherry of Tennessee; and grandson Vance Coombs.

He was preceded in death by his mother Bonnie Henry; and father-in-law Robert Cherry.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 12th at the Posey Township Fire Department, visitation beginning at 12:00 PM, funeral service at 2:00 PM, and visitation continuing until 9:00 PM.

Memorial donations are being collected to assist the family with expense, checks made payable to the Markland Funeral Home.

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